Author Archives: upthestairs87

Shameful Confidence

Posted on May 20, 2014 by upthestairs87

Have you seen this clip from Louie? If not, it’s a must see. Louie has been a comedian I have always had lukewarm feelings about, I find some of his act hilarious and some completely uninteresting. But, he really got … Continue reading →

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Worthy Love

Posted on April 28, 2014 by upthestairs87

You are worth more than the second glances and tired touches he gives. You are worth more than the 12 a.m. text message he sends when his blood is swimming in alcohol. You are worth more than the last-minute cancellations. … Continue reading →

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Shiny, Blue, You

Posted on March 2, 2014 by upthestairs87

(Shiny, shiny, shiny!) I knew it as soon as I saw it. This was the jacket. This was the coolest jacket ever put into existence and my twelve year old self just knew that if I owned this jacket I … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Way To Say I Love You

Posted on February 14, 2014 by upthestairs87

A friend made an observation the other day that I don’t have an issue with dating, I have an issue with intimacy. I scoffed at that statement but a few days later, when I found my mind wandering back to … Continue reading →

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The aftermath of rape isn’t always what you read about in sensationalized fiction. There isn’t always a girl who ends up finding her secret inner strength from that horrible experience. Sometimes pieces fall and break apart and they never come … Continue reading →

Posted on January 27, 2014 by upthestairs87 | 6 Comments